Fay-sur-Lignon Sunshine Hours by Month
When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Fay-sur-Lignon, Auvergne, France. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Fay-sur-Lignon. Expect long, bright days with 277 hours in July and darker periods with just 74 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2028 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Fay-sur-Lignon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.5 hours of sunlight per day.
Fay-sur-Lignon vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Fay-sur-Lignon enjoys an average of 2028 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.
In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.
Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Fay-sur-Lignon
October, Fay-sur-Lignon’s wettest month, receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 7°C (45°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Fay-sur-Lignon Precipitation page.
